Summary:
New Discoveries Montessori Academy is the sole elementary school located in Hutchinson, Minnesota, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 237 students. As a public charter school, it offers a unique educational approach compared to traditional public or private schools in the area.
The school's academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is generally below the state averages in both math and reading across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's overall math proficiency rate was 30.09% compared to the state average of 45.47%, and its overall reading proficiency rate was 49.12% compared to the state average of 49.85%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (74.26%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. According to New Discoveries Montessori Academy district, which the school is a part of, it is ranked 274 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite the school's current low rankings and academic performance, the data shows some variability in test scores across grade levels and subject areas, suggesting potential opportunities for the school to identify and replicate successful instructional practices or target specific areas for improvement. As a public charter school, New Discoveries Montessori Academy may have different operational and educational approaches compared to traditional public schools, which could provide insights into its performance and the factors that contribute to its current challenges.
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